Cardgoal vs GC Buying: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardgoal | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Product quality | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10Cardgoal wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardgoal | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Cardgoal displayed a rate of ₦1,110.60 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and final amount received were both ₦11,106. No withdrawal fee was recorded. | GC Buying displayed a rate of ₦1,115 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and amount received were both ₦11,150. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Cardgoal did not ask us to complete identity verification. The account was created with an email address, and no BVN, ID or selfie was requested during our test. | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardgoal or GC Buying better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 8.0 for Cardgoal, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardgoal or GC Buying?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.0 for Cardgoal and 8.2 for GC Buying, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardgoal or GC Buying?
Cardgoal paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on GC Buying. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.
Which has faster customer support, Cardgoal or GC Buying?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 5 minutes at Cardgoal when we contacted them during testing.